Publications by authors named "Michael Soje"
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- The study investigates the prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers (DMFU) among type 2 diabetes patients in a hospital in Southwest Nigeria, finding a significant occurrence rate of 18.7%.
- Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from 181 patients, focusing on sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, and laboratory factors. Statistical analyses, including Chi-square tests and logistic regression, were performed to find predictors of DMFU.
- Key findings revealed that male patients were more likely to develop DMFU, as were those with longer durations of diabetes (≥10 years) and higher fasting blood glucose levels (≥7.2 mmol/L). Factors such as peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease were also common among the
Obesity is a major public health problem in the developed world, where it has reached an epidemic status over the last few decades. In parallel with this, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has increased. Although obesity is a risk factor for hypertension and diabetes, it is also independently associated with the development and progression of CKD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: The global increase in end organ failure but disproportional shortage of organ donation calls for attention. Expanding the organ pool by assessing and improving health workers' attitude at all levels of care may be a worthwhile initiative.
Methods: A questionnaire-based cross sectional study involving tertiary, secondary, and primary health institutions in Southwestern Nigeria was conducted.
Background: Nephrologists are faced with enormous challenges in the management of patients with end-stage renal disease, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where hemodialysis is the most common modality of renal replacement therapy in the region. Therefore, we reviewed our 3 years of experience with hemodialysis services in a tertiary hospital located in a rural community of South West Nigeria. This was with a view to presenting the profile of hemodialysis patients and the challenges they face in sustaining hemodialysis.
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